2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 892 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 59 L |
